VISITORS to the Oxford Castle Flower and Gardening Festival were treated to a glimpse of some rather unusual furry friends.

Rare breed Mangalitza pigs, which have curly, furry coats, were among the attractions at the festival over the weekend.

Two pygmy goats, a Shetland pony, hand-reared lambs and a flock of heritage barnyard fowl also appeared on Friday.

Throughout the weekend, more than 30 floral and horticultural exhibitors showed off their wares.

Oxford Castle general manager Jean-Pierre Morilleau said: “The festival has been tremendously busy.

“We had well over a couple of thousand people coming to visit on Friday.

“All the traders have been very pleased with how well it’s turned out.”